classes & workshops


General Class Info

  • For simplicity, Flora manages all ticketing and booking.
  • All instructors (staff and independent) are encouraged to actively promote their classes — invite friends, share on social media, and email your network.
  • Flora will also market all classes across our channels.

Class Structure

  • Classes are supported by Flora staff, including management and service team members.
  • Only one lead instructor is compensated, per class.
  • Up to 2 assistants permitted for commission-based Guest Instructor classes, compensated by the Guest Instructor.
  • Minimum of 2 students required for a class to run.
  • If only 1 student is enrolled we/they need to cancel: 48-hour notice = full refund. 24-hour notice = reschedule or convert to a credit.
  • Class start times (estimated): 3:00 PM and 6:30 PM.
  • Typical Shift: 2 hours total (30 min setup, 1 hour instruction, 30 min breakdown).
  • Class proposals & booking requests must be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance.
  • All classes are to be approved by Flora management before booking.

Class Experience Goals

  • Encourage creativity, exploration, and personalization.
  • Our instructors promote: a positive atmosphere, upbeat energy, encouraging attitude!
  • Each student should leave with a finished, physical product.

Instructor types & compensation

1. Staff Instructors (W-2 Employees)

  • Pay Range: $14–20/hour + ticket tips
  • Minimum $30 seat price, 2 students, materials = <30% of ticket cost.

Instructor Status Levels

Level I — $14/hr + ticket tips

  • < 1 year experience OR new to teaching OR new to the subject

Level II — $15.50/hr + ticket tips

  • 1–3 years teaching experience

Level III — $18/hr + ticket tips

  • 3+ years of experience, highly confident instructor

Level IV *Bonus!* — $20/hr + ticket tips

  • Applies when class reaches 8+ students (full table)
  • Overrides all experience levels for that session

2. Guest teachers (for Flora-hosted classes)

Flora provides materials & class instructions/outline; the instructor (independent contractor) teaches, but is not part of our staff. Often they run their own independent businesses.

  • Pay Range: $15.5-$18/hour + ticket tips
  • Eligibility: Level II+ instructors only, not on staff w/Flora
  • Minimum $30 seat price, 2 students, materials = <30% of ticket cost.

Structure

Flora provides:

  • Materials
  • Setup framework
  • Booking + marketing

Instructor provides:

  • Teaching
  • Class execution
  • Setup + breakdown

Instructor Status Levels (IC)

Level II IC — $15.5/hr + ticket tips

  • 1–3 years teaching/subject experience with examples/portfolio

Level III IC — $18/hr + ticket tips

  • 3+ years experience/subject expert

Instructor Requirements

  • W-9 (1099 contractor)
  • Any required student intake forms
  • Communication and planning with Flora team for correct course supplies, outline, etc.
  • Licensing and insurance may be required, depending on class type

Payment

  • Paid weekly (following Monday) via PayPal or invoice
  • No cash or check payments

3. Guest Instructors (Commission %)

Instructor (independent contractor) runs their own class experience, brings all materials and supplies. Flora supports set up/break down, reserves a beautiful space, and wine/food service during the class.

Compensation

  • 70% of class revenue + ticket tips
  • Flora retains 30% commission of net sales

Booking Fee

  • $50 table booking fee applies
  • This fee counts toward Flora’s 30% commission
  • Instructor pays whichever is greater:
  • $50 minimum OR
  • 30% of total class revenue

Responsibilities

Instructor provides:

  • All materials and supplies
  • Class setup + breakdown
  • Student instruction
  • Coordination with Flora staff
  • Their own hired assistants as needed (Flora does not compensate for additional assistants)

Flora provides:

  • Community table(s) or space (indoor or outdoor)
  • Booking system
  • Marketing support
  • Front-of-house staff support & wine (&/or) food service during class
  • Support with set up and tear down as much as possible

Requirements

  • Must be experienced on the class material, and provide a portfolio or products, etc for examples.
  • Both class & instructor fit Flora's brand, audience.
  • Must have approval from management.

We'll need:

  • Class outline (flow and timing of steps), materials list
  • W-9 (1099 contractor)
  • Any required licenses/insurance (if applicable)

Independent Contractor Terms

Independent contractors assume liability for:

  • Their students
  • Their materials
  • Any damages caused during their class

Flora reserves the right to:

  • Approve or deny any class concept
  • Adjust scheduling as needed
  • Cancel classes that do not meet minimum enrollment

Cancellation Policy

  • 48-hour cancellation = full refund for students, raincheck avail for instructors
  • 24-hour = credit
  • Same day = no refund